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What Churches and Parishioners Can Do to Correct False Claims on Wikipedia
Wikipedia has been a battleground for conflicting ideas almost from the moment it appeared online. Since it is one of the most widely used sources of…
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Category: Wikipedia
This investigative series explores Wikipedia’s complex policies on reliable sources, focusing on their application to religious topics. Inspired by the article “Reliable Sources: How Wikipedia Admin David Gerard Launders His Grudges Into the Public Record,” the series aims to uncover bias, misinformation, and inaccuracies, promoting a more balanced and truthful online resource for religion and religious freedom.
We want to hear from you! If you are a religious leader, a parishioner, or a Wikipedia editor who has come across something in this area, we encourage you to contact us at wrn-info@proton.me. Your insights and expertise are very valuable in ensuring that accurate and comprehensive information is available to the public.
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“Hear, O Israel: The Lord Our God, the Lord Is One”—But Not According to Wikipedia
As a follow-up to a recent article in this series, we look at a post by Wikipedia cofounder Larry Sanger on the platform’s assault on traditional…
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Wikimedia’s Stonewalling of Wikipedia Reform: Could ADL’s Call for Congressional Review Be Effective?
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has called for Congress to investigate Wikipedia following a March 2025 report alleging anti-Israel and antisemitic bias by…
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Wikipedia Cofounder Exposes the Encyclopedia’s Biased Treatment of Religion
Larry Sanger, cofounder of Wikipedia, has emerged as one of the platform’s sharpest critics, including its coverage of religious topics. Once the architect of the encyclopedia’s…
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Wikipedia’s Loophole Permitting Anti-Religious Bias: Is There a Way to Level the Playing Field?
As covered in recent articles in this series, religions are particularly prone to misrepresentation in Wikipedia. The platform wields tremendous power to spread false and defamatory…
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‘ArbComm,’ Wikipedia’s Arbitration Committee and the Misrepresentation of Religion and Religious Beliefs and Practices
“Wikipedia’s Intentional Distortion of the History of the Holocaust,” a study by Dr. Jan Grabowksi and Dr. Shira Kline, published in the Journal of Holocaust Research volume…
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Wikipedia UnReliable Sources: Case Study— How Wikipedia is Rigged to Prevent Balance When It Comes to Religious Articles
Failed efforts to Correct Wikipedia Articles About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints As covered in recent articles in this series, Wikipedia has, almost…
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Does Left-Wing Tendency of Wikipedia Editors and Admins Contribute to Bias in the Platform’s Coverage of Religion?
Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger, who parted ways with the platform in 2002, is outspoken about Wikipedia’s left-leaning bias, telling Fox News in a 2021 interview, “The days…
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Wikipedia UnReliable Sources: In the “Preemptive Strike” in the Israel Edit War, The Winners Were… the Editors
In June 2024, a corps of Wikipedia editors voted to add the Anti-Defamation League to a list of banned and partially banned sources, declaring them to…
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Wikipedia UnReliable Sources: Who Are These Editors and Admins Who Define “Reality” for the Rest of Us?
Imagine this, if you will. You’re a member of a church, charity, religious group or organization. You’re reading an article on Wikipedia and are shocked or…
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Wikipedia UnReliable Sources: Belief vs. NPOV, The Elephant in the Room
The formidable challenges of presenting an accurate view of religion and religious beliefs and practices under Wikipedia’s “Reliable Sources” and “Neutral Point of View” (NPOV) editorial…
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Wikipedia Religious UnReliable Sources: A New Year’s Commentary and Challenge
As it is customary for individuals and organizations to begin each year by reviewing the past and setting goals for the future, this New Year's message…